How to Build Raised Garden Beds
Do you have questions about how to build raised garden beds yourself? How deep should a raised bed garden be? What kind of wood should be used for raised garden beds? And how do you build a raised bed garden box? We've got answers to these questions and more on our discussion boards, projects, and video tutorials. We've got you covered.
Building a Raised Garden Bed
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Get the location ready
Choose the spot where you’d like to place the garden bed and remove the grass from the area. -
Choose what kind of wood to use
To build a raised garden bed that will last, use cedar or redwood as they are both naturally water-resistant. -
Build the garden bed frame
Put together your raised garden bed with a frame that is at least six inches high and has four sides. -
Install the bottom of the frame
Once the frame is put together, staple wide-mesh hardware cloth to the bottom. This will keep weeds out while letting earthworms in. -
Optional add-on to garden beds
To keep animals out, consider installing a mesh cover on your raised garden bed using wood and PVC pipes.
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